Leslie Armstrong
Louisville,Kentucky
Summary
Dependable Senior Legal Administrative Assistant accomplished in assisting high profile attorneys with twenty four years of experience in Insurance Defense litigation . Dedicated to maintaining professional standards and ethical work habits to produce quality case content. Excellent technical and organizational skills to excel under deadline and workload pressures. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action. Committed to streamlining processes to facilitate growth in all areas of my career.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Administrative Assistant
Gwin Steinmetz & Baird, PLLC
12.2007 - Current
- Supported multiple attorneys simultaneously by efficiently prioritizing tasks according to urgency or deadline requirements.
- Managed general clerical needs such as opening and closing files, scanning sheets and faxing documents.
- Facilitated clear communication between clients and attorneys by acting as a liaison to ensure all parties were informed of updates or changes.
- Prepared drafts of forms, letters and agreements for legal staff use.
- Streamlined legal processes by drafting and proofreading documents, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
- Reduced attorney workload through proficient document management, handling correspondence, and performing clerical tasks.
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings between legal teams and clients.
- Kept office efficient and organized by managing tasks such as supply restocking and general upkeep without oversight.
- Helped with intake of new clients and materials by setting up files and documenting important information.
- Assisted in trial preparation, compiling critical documents and evidence for successful legal proceedings.
- Generated pleadings and other legal documents for review by attorneys and paralegals.
- Improved law office efficiency by managing calendars, coordinating travel arrangements, and maintaining organized files.
- Safeguarded confidential information with strict adherence to privacy policies and professional discretion.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.1994
Skills
- Office Administration
- File Management
- Calendar Management
- Court filings
- Microsoft Office
- Legal/Court Processes
- Legal Document Preparation
- Organizational Efficiency
- Scheduling/Planning
- Litigation Support
- Document filing
- Client Support
- Legal Document Processing
Timeline
Legal Administrative Assistant
Gwin Steinmetz & Baird, PLLC
12.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Western Kentucky University
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